| Wine Type | Vintage Name Variety Locale | Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More... |
|---|---|---|
| White |
2020 Fortepasso Pinot Grigio Delle Veneziemore |
3/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 84 pointsServiceable Pinot Grigio with soft notes of pear and flint on the nose, and a pleasantly citrus palate with undertones of pear, peach, and a refreshing mineral finish. After a few sips, started to notice a slight funk in its taste, may be starting to turn so definitely suggest to drink this one soon. |
| White |
2018 Solo Contigo Chardonnay Primera AmanteValle de Uco more |
3/6/2024 - crinklycuteKai Does not like this wine: 75 pointsNot great. Flavors are starting to fade and leave an unpleasant funk in the aftertaste. I would only drink it with food, as it can't hold it's own anymore. |
| Red |
2015 Bodegas Valdemar Rioja Vina Torcida Reserva DOCTempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
3/2/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 91 pointsUpon opening: decadent nose of applewood smoke, flavors are muted so definitely needs a short aeration period. After 30 minutes, the palate has opened up to display intense savory notes of smoked bacon, cured meats, and red berries; followed by a peppery, woody finish. While firm bodied, it feels just a tad bit watered down, so it may be starting to fade. Definitely enjoy soon, impressive value for the price point. |
| Red |
2019 Château Bellevue Bordeaux SupérieurRed Bordeaux Blend more |
2/27/2024 - crinklycuteKai wrote: 83 pointsNose is nutty, slightly doughy. Palate is quite acidic, notes of almonds, red cherry. Overwhelmingly tannic. Slightly earthy, unfortunately weak on fruit. Aftertaste of unripe grapes. Definitely needs to be drunk soon, as it is on a fast decline typical of an inexpensive BDX blend. |
| Red |
2014 Château Leret-Monpezat CahorsMalbec Blend, Malbec more |
2/23/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 90 pointsDecant for 30 minutes, though it definitely will do great as a slow sipping wine without decanting. Acidic nose of raspberry, unripe grapes and alcohol. Palate is dominated by firm notes of red berries, grape must, and toasted tobacco. Soft tannic structure that makes this red feel a bit thin, short and satisfying vegetal finish. If you have it, drink it soon, as it seems to be slightly past its peak. Nevertheless, it is still thoroughly enjoyable. |
| Red |
2019 Viseur Vin Rouge Viseur Vin RougeLanguedoc Roussillon Red Blend more |
1/21/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 84 pointsSimple, enjoyable table wine. Needs at least an hour of decanting or it will be bitter enough to be unapproachable. Afterwards, nose develops into a sweet scent of fresh red grapes. Strong notes of dark chocolate and bunch grapes in the palate, while good, it is a bit one-dimensional as it does not evolve beyond the initial impression. Finishes short, with a light tannic structure overpowered by the enduring bitterness of the primary notes. Aftertaste is mellow, sweet grape must. |
| White |
2018 I Magredi Friuli Grave Pinot Grigiomore |
1/20/2024 - crinklycuteKai wrote: flawedWay past gone. Tried it to see if it was salvageable, tasted like feta cheese. |
| Red |
2019 Evening Shade Pinot NoirCalifornia more |
1/15/2024 - crinklycuteKai wrote: 82 pointsNose: fruity, jammy, red berries with light alcoholic notes. Palate is jammy, slightly overpowering though not to the point of being acrid. Simple but fairly pleasant notes of red berries. Finish is short, a bit synthetic, with an aftertaste like red licorice candy. It is just okay, a common, drinkable Pinot Noir that'll do just fine for a casual meal. |
| Red |
2021 David Akiyoshi Sugar Cube RougeCalifornia Red Blend more |
1/15/2024 - crinklycuteKai Does not like this wine: 70 pointsA sugar bomb. Nothing more, nothing less. Not a fan |
| White |
2020 Benjamin Darnault ViognierVin de Pays d'Oc more |
1/11/2024 - crinklycuteKai Does not like this wine: 78 pointsTastes like a weak Chard, really not much like a Viognier at all. Sickly, synthetic buttery flavor and mouthfeel, sour finish. Drinkable, but not recommendable. |
| Red |
2021 DFJ Vinhos Alicante Bouschet AluadoVinho Regional Lisboa more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 88 pointsMuch more tame than the 2020, sweeter and softer mouthfeel and strong tannic structure. Red berries and mild chocolate in the palate, astringent finish of dried grape must, kind of like an Apassimento blend. |
| Red |
2021 Eclipse Wines Pinot Noir Bottle PoetryCalifornia more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 94 pointsLight-bodied, but powerful. Delightful, soft nose of grape juice and red berries, initial palate is savory, almost bloody at open, but as it aerates it starts to develop into a bitter dark chocolate palate, followed by vanilla and leathery notes that finish into a fruity aftertaste of red grape must and a subtle flavor of raspberry. Definitely a sipping wine, as it develops into complex flavors after pouring. |
| Red |
2019 Château Tertre-SamonacCôtes de Bourg Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 89 pointsStrong, full bodied, intense from nose to tail, strong red grape and blackberry notes, bookended by blackcurrant and charcoal char. Perhaps a bit too young right now, as it feels a little overpowering. |
| Red |
2021 Camino de Seda Jumilla Selección EspecialMonastrell, Mourvèdre more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 91 pointsVery sharp and rough at open, let breathe for at least half an hour then pour and sip slowly. Medium-bodied, offers lots of fruit, but not a fruit bomb: plenty of red fruit; grape, cherry notes that converge with a light sourness as of unripe fruit, strong tannic structure, lingering aftertaste of blackcurrant and grape must |
| Red |
2021 Hemispheres Sangiovese Ammannati Puglia IGTmore |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 87 pointsStrong raspberry notes on the nose, almost jammy with a hint of spice. Initial palate is acidic, savory, though it quickly gives way to deep, satisfying notes of ripe grape must, fresh raspberries. |
| Red |
2018 Chateau Diana 707 BarberaSonoma Valley more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 93 pointsOne word: smoky. Tastes and smells like a fresh, delicious smoked beef brisket, and drinks very smooth. I genuinely can't explain it, it's savory, spicy, gives you a little burn on your throat going down, doesn't taste like any other wine I've ever had and I absolutely love it. |
| White |
2020 Zuazo Gaston Rioja Flor de Sara BlancoViura, Macabeo more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 88 pointsJasmine tea and peach on the nose, as well as a light mineral tinge. Palate is of strong citrus: lemon and orange notes at the forefront, soft mineral note of flint and sweet soursop in the aftertaste. Quite enjoyable, though it finishes a bit short, and flavors seem a bit muffled at times. |
| Red |
2020 Perderse CellarsChile Red Blend more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 92 pointsNose is very boozy: slight notes of spiced rum surround an intense red cherry scent. Could probably open a bottle just to enjoy the scent, mouthwatering falls short of describing it. Strong tannins from the first sip, ardent notes of blackberry, smoke, and rum cherry dominate the palate, aftertaste is slightly vegetal, almost of a bite of a fresh grape, and emphasizes a very firm tannic structure. |
| Red |
2019 Château Haut-D'ArzacBordeaux Red Bordeaux Blend more |
1/9/2024 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 90 pointsLight, inviting nose of chocolate, raspberry, and spice. Let rest for at least an hour after opening. Strong, slightly bitter blackberry notes dominate the palate in this claret. Despite this, it feels a lot lighter bodied than most Bordeaux reds I've tried. Notes of tobacco and mint help balance the fruit forward nature of this wine. Finishes a little short, a little bitter and vegetal, almost like unripe red grapes. Quite a nice inexpensive Bordeaux. |
| Red |
2020 El Portal Vineyard Select RedCalifornia Red Blend more |
11/8/2023 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 85 pointsNot memorable, but fairly enjoyable nonetheless. Fruity, notes of red grapes, blackberry, and strawberry, with a faint taste of olives in the finish. Fairly strong tannins, though a slightly short finish. Overall, a tasty, agreeable, if only slightly common everyday red. |
| Red |
2021 DoohickeyCalifornia Red Bordeaux Blend more |
10/14/2023 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 87 pointsVery pleasant nose, strong yeasty grape juice notes. Let it aerate for an hour, as it will be very sharp at open. Initial palate features strong notes of blackberries and unripe red grapes, which quickly give way to a slightly overwhelming bitterness reminiscent of a dark roasted coffee beans, finishes with moderate tannins and a faint note of vanilla bean. Sudden bitter flavor throws this wine slightly off-balance, and it finishes a bit short. Not quite a fruit bomb, but really strong in those initial fruit flavors, and would perhaps be best enjoyed by itself. Overall, a really good everyday table wine, though perhaps a tad overpriced. |
| Red |
2021 Cantina di Solopaca RossoItaly Red Blend more |
10/14/2023 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 84 pointsNose and palate have an almost artificial berry flavor. Not a lot of depth or complexity, drinkable, but not too interesting. |
| Rosé |
2021 Sin Fronteras RoséCalifornia Tempranillo Blend, Tempranillo more |
9/11/2023 - crinklycuteKai Does not like this wine: 80 pointsVery dry, quite sour, initially very refreshing, but after sitting in the glass for 5 minutes it developed a weird funk of overfermented fruit. Not the best. |
| Red |
2019 fattoria la collina Chianti Montalbano LuvaSangiovese Blend, Sangiovese more |
9/10/2023 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 90 pointsBegins as unripe red cherry at open, lots of sediment and bitterness demand decanting and aeration, almost evolves as if maturing of the fruit, turning into red cherries juxtaposed against the brief acidity and complexity of green olives and young tobacco leaves. Finishes with fairly strong tannins, which don't linger but stay for just long enough to demand another sip. |
| Red |
2021 Antigal Malbec Inverted Flamingo High AltitudeMendoza more |
9/10/2023 - crinklycuteKai Likes this wine: 87 pointsNose of licorice candy and chocolate. Palate consists almost entirely of sweet red cherry and red licorice, alongside a subtle progression of fruit notes from sweet bunch red grapes to strawberry, finishes decadently into bitter dark chocolate and red licorice which accompany a short tannic mouthfeel at the tail end of the tasting. Definitely a lot fruitier and more mellow than I would expect for an Argentinian Malbec, but it is still pretty good |
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